Lafourche Parish Detention Center

The Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex began operations in January 2019. It serves as the long-term holding facility (jail) for the Parish of Lafourche, City of Thibodaux, Town of Lockport, and Town of Golden Meadow. It also houses inmates arrested by Port Fourchon Harbor Police, Louisiana State Police and other state and federal agencies. Correctional Complex inmates prepare meals for the Lafourche Parish Head Start Program, Senior Citizens in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, and other inmates and jail staff.